JOB DESCRIPTION

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

Regional Transportation Manager (Intermodal [IM]) will be responsible for all parts inbound to Ford Assembly plants moved via intermodal and assist in rack return movements back to Ford Internal and Tier 1 suppliers. The IM RTM will be responsible to drive cost improvements across all Intermodal lanes.

• This position reports to the Supervisor, North American Material Logistics (Dearborn WPC).
• Implement freight efficiencies to achieve the assigned plants (TBD) calendarized and annualized targets.
• Develop logistics commodity strategies with Transportation Purchasing Organization.
• Develop equipment & routing specs for Request for Quote with Transportation Purchasing.
• Publish supplier shipping instructions, daily change management, including responding to operating plan changes.
• Support TPO in helping carriers react to changes at least cost
• Manage inbound freight cost by identifying and implementing improvements and tracking physicals.
• Identify cost savings through sourcing changes and density changes.
• Review / maintain Cube Utilization metrics, Planned to Actual metrics
• Audit and dispute logistics provider billing discrepancies.
• Review & Approve TONU, Approve Plant Requested pull-ahead, etc....
• Interface with MP&L Managers to manage logistics related issues between plants, suppliers and carriers.
• Serve as daily presence (physically when possible) in the plant to resolve operational issues and identify opportunities as well as be an integral member of plant logistics planning team.
• MEL Meeting & metrics, Cost Reviews (with SCA/Logistics Analyst)
• Demurrage/detention tracking and adjudication for Intermodal.
• Monitoring Cube Utilization, Brokering, Add/Cancel metrics, Rack Return-to-plan
• Execute Forward Model Logistics plans in conjunction with the LLP and affected plant(s).
• Interface with Lead Logistics Provider to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
• Monitor via weekly Plant Launch call
• Provide monthly updates Director of MP&L.
• Support reductions in LLP Management fee. This also includes managing changes in LLP staffing to support shift, complexity and volume changes.
• Achieve a reduction in brokering for key carriers utilizing Data Warehouse reports and detailed brokering & book of business reviews.
• Maintain or improve 98% rating for overall carrier performance
• Maintain or improve 5.8 sigma rating for overall quality performance level for production disruptions.
• Support new product launches in with zero production losses due to logistics failures.

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong ability to interface with plant personnel; staff MP&L (MFE, SCM, etc.) and cross-functional (Purchasing, Lead Logistics Providers, etc.) teams.
• Lead resolution of plant, supplier, carrier, and other MP&L issues to ensure plant production.
• Strong analytical skill set, coupled with decision-making capability.
• Understanding of Intermodal or Rail Operations.
• Strong understanding of MP&L (CMMS, Data Warehouse) and Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) systems.
• Ability to self-motivate, strong time-management skills, emotional resilience, work under pressure and time commitments.
• Travel will be required to the plants the RTM supports. Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.

• Experience within the NAML organization, SCM, preferred and a strong knowledge of logistical operations.
• Plant experience preferred.

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.